A large number of Singaporean households have successfully redeemed their Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers. These vouchers were introduced on January 3, 2025, to help families manage rising expenses. According to reports, about 1.2 million households, nearly 90% of the 1.33 million eligible, have already claimed them.
February 2025 Singapore go.gov.sg CDC Voucher
The vouchers are accepted at 23,000 Heartland merchants and hawker stalls. They can also be used at eight major supermarket chains, covering around 400 outlets across Singapore. The vouchers are divided into two parts:
- 50% for supermarkets – Helps households buy groceries and essentials.
- 50% for hawker stalls and heartland shops – Supports small businesses and local vendors.
The vouchers are valid until December 31, 2025. They are part of the Assurance Package, which helps Singaporeans handle rising costs due to inflation and economic changes. The government had earlier given $300 worth of vouchers in June 2024. This means each household has received $600 in vouchers within a year.
The launch of these vouchers was one of the first major events of 2025, marking Singapore’s SG60 celebrations. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong stated that this initiative strengthens community support and promotes resilience among citizens.
Ms. Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, shared an update on January 23, 2025. She is also the Mayor of South West District and chairs the Mayors’ Committee.
She highlighted that the success of the CDC voucher scheme is due to the combined efforts of local businesses, government agencies, and community volunteers. Their teamwork has ensured residents can easily access the vouchers while boosting the local economy.
With over 1.2 million households benefiting, the CDC voucher program continues to support Singaporeans. It reflects the government’s commitment to helping citizens during economic challenges while strengthening local communities.
CDC Voucher Scheme 2025: Key Details
The CDC Voucher Scheme was started to help families and small businesses recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Over time, it has become an important financial aid program. It provides timely support to households while also boosting local businesses.
Sixth Tranche of the Scheme
This is the sixth phase of the voucher scheme. It continues to support both families and small businesses. The vouchers help households manage expenses and also benefit hawkers and local shop owners. These small businesses are essential to the community.
[1/2] 🛒 Need a little extra help with daily expenses? This January, every Singaporean household will receive $300 CDC Vouchers to use at participating hawkers, heartland merchants, and supermarkets.
👉 Claim your vouchers: https://t.co/PJ2hVu98m5 pic.twitter.com/Qce0o7qjsH
— Singapore Government (@govsingapore) January 3, 2025
Latest 2025 Tranche: S$300 Vouchers
In early 2025, the government launched a new round of vouchers. Eligible households receive S$300 to help with rising costs. The program has received a strong response. More than 60% of households redeemed their vouchers within two days.
The vouchers can be used at hawker stalls, local shops, and supermarkets. They are valid until December 31, 2025, giving families enough time to use them as needed.
By providing direct financial support, the CDC Voucher Scheme helps both households and businesses. It continues to strengthen local communities and support Singapore’s economy.
CDC Vouchers Eligibility in Singapore: Key Requirements
To get CDC Vouchers in Singapore, you must meet certain government rules. Here is a simple guide:
Eligibility Criteria
- Singapore Citizenship – At least one family member must be a Singapore citizen. If anyone in your household has Singapore citizenship, your family may qualify.
- Singpass Account – The applicant must have an active Singpass account. Since vouchers are given digitally, you need online access to claim and use them.
- Household Income – Your household income must be within the government’s limit. This ensures that vouchers go to families needing financial help.
- One Claim Per Household – Only one person per household can claim the vouchers, even if multiple members are Singapore citizens. Vouchers are given based on households, not individuals.
If you meet these conditions, you can apply for CDC Vouchers and use them for daily expenses.
CDC Vouchers Payment Date 2025 – Complete Details
Eligible households in Singapore can start claiming their CDC Vouchers digitally from 3 January 2025. To redeem them, visit go.gov.sg/cdcv. These vouchers must be used before 31 December 2025.
Payment Structure
The government has divided the $600 CDC Vouchers into two parts:
- Phase 1 – Households can claim $150 worth of vouchers from January to June 2025.
- Phase 2 – Another $150 worth of vouchers will be available from July to December 2025.
Why the Voucher Amount Increased?
As part of Budget 2024, the Singapore government introduced the $600 CDC Voucher scheme to help families manage daily expenses. The amount was split into two equal parts of $300 each.
- The first $300 was given on 25 June 2024.
- The second $300 will be given in January 2025.
These vouchers can be used at hawker stalls, heartland shops, and supermarkets across Singapore to help families with their cost of living.
CDC Voucher Amount 2025 – Key Details for Singaporean Households
The CDC Voucher Scheme 2025 is part of the Singapore government’s efforts to help families manage rising living costs. Under this scheme, each Singaporean household will receive $300 worth of digital CDC Vouchers in January 2025. For daily expenses, these vouchers can be used at hawker stalls, supermarkets, and local shops.
This scheme is part of the Assurance Package, introduced by then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong in Budget 2024. The package aims to help families manage the impact of the GST increase and rising expenses.
GST Voucher Scheme – Extra Financial Support
Along with CDC Vouchers, the government also provides GST Vouchers (GSTV) to support low- and middle-income families. This scheme has four parts:
1. GST Voucher – Cash
This provides direct cash payouts to eligible Singaporeans.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Singapore citizen living in Singapore in 2025
- Must be at least 21 years old in 2025
- Assessable income must be $34,000 or less in 2024
💰 Payout Amount (Based on Income and Property Value):
| Income (≤ $34,000) | Property Annual Value (AV ≤ $21,000) | Property AV ($21,001 – $25,000) |
|---|---|---|
| $850 | $450 |
📅 Payment Date: August 2025
Payouts will be made via PayNow-NRIC, bank transfer, or GovCash.
2. GST Voucher – MediSave
This helps senior citizens with healthcare expenses.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Singapore citizen
- Must be 65 years or older in 2025
- Own 0 or 1 property, with an annual value of $25,000 or lower as of 31 December 2024
💰 Payout Amount (Based on Age & Property Value):
| Age Group | Property AV ≤ $21,000 | Property AV ($21,001 – $25,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 – 74 years | $250 | $150 |
| 75 – 84 years | $350 | $250 |
| 85 years & above | $450 | $350 |
📅 Payment Date: August 2025 (with GST Cash payouts)
3. GST Voucher – U-Save (Utility Rebates)
This helps reduce household utility bills.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Singapore citizen
- Must live in an HDB flat (owned or rented)
💰 Rebate Amount for January 2025:
| HDB Flat Type | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| 1- and 2-room flats | $95 |
| 3-room flats | $85 |
| 4-room flats | $75 |
| 5-room flats | $65 |
| Executive/multi-gen flats | $55 |
📅 Payment Dates: January, April, July, October 2025
4. GST Voucher – S&CC (Service & Conservancy Charges Rebates)
This helps families manage the cost of maintaining public housing.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- At least one Singapore citizen in the household must be the HDB flat owner or occupier
- The household must not own private property
💰 Rebate Details:
- Rebates are given quarterly in January, April, July, and October 2025
- Extra Rebate: In January 2025, the government will provide an additional 0.5-month S&CC rebate to help families.
Future Support Plans
To manage the GST increase from 8% to 9% in 2024, the government has promised more financial aid in 2025. Additional schemes may be introduced to reduce the impact of inflation and rising costs.
By combining CDC Vouchers and GST Vouchers (Cash, MediSave, U-Save, and S&CC rebates), the government ensures that low- and middle-income families get enough financial help throughout 2025.
